Overview

Our flexible course schedule is offered remotely and makes our MLA degree program ideal for adults with busy professional lives. You can earn your master’s degree on a part-time basis, or complete the program in a year full-time.

Who is in the Master of Liberal Arts at University of Chicago?

We count doctors, police officers, lawyers, teachers, business professionals, and a wide variety of other professions among our current students.

Our program attracts intellectually curious adults who like to ask questions and share ideas.

Your MLA colleagues are likely to be as diverse as Chicago is: people who spend their days managing project teams or developing software, caring for patients or young children, responding to public safety emergencies or customers needing assistance. This variety contributes to an engaging and enlightening exchange of views.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Meaning and Motive in Social Thought

Perspectives on Modernity

The Current Crisis of American Democracy

Human Origins: From Early Primate Beginnings to Evolutionary Medicine

The Neurobiology of Everyday Life and its Dilemmas

Matter, Energy, Space and Time: The Rules that Govern the Physical World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-12 00:00:00
Starting 2024-03-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts Fine Arts View 681 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Chicago and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Writing Sample. A cohesive writing sample of at least 5 double-spaced pages is required. You are free to submit an academic paper you previously wrote for school, or a more professionally-oriented sample (like a long report written for work) is acceptable.

Transcripts.

English Proficiency.

Letters of Recommendation. We require 2 letters of recommendation from individuals who can assess your academic or professional qualifications.

Candidate Statement. Applicants are required to demonstrate the motivation, academic potential, and ability to undertake work at the University of Chicago by writing a candidate statement (typed, double-spaced, not to exceed 4 pages) describing his or her interest.

International Transcripts.

Resume or CV.

$75 Application Fee (non-refundable).

Interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

3850 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3850 USD per module during 12 months.
National

3850 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3850 USD per module during 12 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Liberal Arts.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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